I got the Mate 9 back in Feb and used it as a daily driver for a while and switched to a pixel XL, and LG G6. Ultimately I came back to the Mate 9 for a few specific reasons that are important to me.
1. Radio - it's incredibly strong. It's typically 4-10 db better than my G6 in the same location. I haven't found a phone that I have used that's better. I have been carrying both the G6 and Mate 9 lately and in areas the G6 has no signal the Mate 9 does.
2. Battery life. It's just that good.
3. Screen. It's incredibly bright. Do I care it's not a 2k display? Nope. I love this display even compared to the AMOLED Pixel.
4. Camera. Specifically the black and white sensor. It's wonderful and can capture detail that is very pleasing to me. Overall the camera is not as good as the G6 or Pixel though just to be clear.
1. Radio - it's incredibly strong. It's typically 4-10 db better than my G6 in the same location. I haven't found a phone that I have used that's better. I have been carrying both the G6 and Mate 9 lately and in areas the G6 has no signal the Mate 9 does.
2. Battery life. It's just that good.
3. Screen. It's incredibly bright. Do I care it's not a 2k display? Nope. I love this display even compared to the AMOLED Pixel.
4. Camera. Specifically the black and white sensor. It's wonderful and can capture detail that is very pleasing to me. Overall the camera is not as good as the G6 or Pixel though just to be clear.